convivial

UK/kən'vɪvɪəl/US/kәn'viviәl/

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Definitions

adj.

Friendly, lively, and enjoyable, especially when eating and drinking together

欢乐的；（聚会上）热情友好的

Root Breakdown

Root-derived

con-together, with

vivlive, life

-ialrelating to, having the nature of

=convivial

con- (together) + viv (vīvere, 'live') + -ial (adj.) = 'living/feasting together.' Latin convīvium was a banquet — people 'living together' for an evening. So convivial describes the warm, sociable mood of good food and good company.

Root viv still carries 48 more words

Common Collocations

1.convivial atmosphere欢乐的气氛
2.convivial gathering热闹的聚会
3.convivial host热情好客的主人

Example Sentences

1.
The dinner was relaxed and convivial, full of laughter.
2.
He created a convivial atmosphere that put everyone at ease.

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